Events Calendar
March
March 31 • Monday
A History of Guinness Beer (Virtual)
7:00 PM Mike Reardon, a Guinness Ambassador - a highly trained beer expert and storyteller will captivate Guinness lovers with the beer, culinary, and cultural history of this fantastic beer. So, sit back, relax, grab a pint (if you’re 21+), and join us for this wonderful discussion to close out St. Paddy’s Day month! This virtual program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
Register directly on Zoom here: A History of Guinness Beer
For ages 21+.
March 31 – April 5
Peeps Diorama Contest
This springtime contest is open to children, teens, adults, or groups (limit one entry per group). Make an original shoebox-sized not more than 10" deep and 12" high) diorama with the iconic Easter candies—PEEPS!—as the main characters. Take your inspiration from books, movies, songs, TV shows, or historical events (puns and humor encouraged). Drop off your entry between March 31 - April 5. Public voting is open at the library April 7 – 12. Winners announced on April 14. Registration is not required. Any questions, please email Tracy at tshaw@merrimaclibrary.org.
For children, teens, and adults.
April
April 10 • Thursday
An Evening With Cidny Bullens
6:30 – 7:30 PM Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and West Newbury native, Cidny Bullens will talk about his critically acclaimed memoir TransElectris: My life as a Cosmic Rock Star and also share some of his most notable songs acoustically. This memoir recounts Cid’s musical journey, including touring with Elton John, and being a founding member of the band The Refugees, as Cindy Bullens. Interwoven in the story is his emotional journey coming out as Cidny Bullens at the age of 61.
Register on Eventbrite beginning March 17: Eventbrite: Adult Programming.
April 14 • Monday
Monday Matinee A Complete Unknown
1:00 – 3:20 PM Join us in the meeting room to watch a newer release movie in comfy seating with light refreshments. In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan, with Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez. Registration is not required.
April 17 • Thursday
Pokemon Club
4:00 – 5:00 PM Drop-in to Trade, Battle, talk Pokémon, and do some fun activities with your friends or meet some new Pokemon enthusiasts! Each child must bring their own Pokemon cards. Registration is not required.
For Ages 6 – 12.
April 22 • Tuesday
Family Bingo
6:00 – 7:00 PM Kick off the school vacation week with a fun family bingo night at the library! All materials will be supplied. One person per group can register.
Register on Eventbrite beginning April 7 at 10:00 AM: Eventbrite: Youth Services.
For families with children ages 5 & up.
April 23 • Wednesday
Candy Sushi
4:00 – 5:00 PM Join Tracy and Trish in making your own sushi look-alikes out of Rice Krispie treats, gummies, and other candies! All materials will be supplied.
Register on Eventbrite beginning April 7 at 10:00 AM: Eventbrite: Youth Services.
For students in grades 3 – 6.
April 25 • Friday
Pop-Up Storytime
10:30 – 11:00 AM Join Tracy & Trish for a special spring break, drop-in Storytime. Registration is not required.
All ages welcome.
May
May 8 • Thursday
Estate Planning 101
6:30 – 8:00 PM Learn more about estate planning with local Attorney Gerald Shyavitz to help protect yourself and your loved ones. This informative session covers all of the essential estate planning topics, such as avoiding probate with living trusts, the importance of pour-over wills, durable powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decisions, homestead exemptions, HIPAA considerations, memorandums for personal property, Medicaid planning, Massachusetts estate tax, how to choose the right attorney, cohabitation agreements, shared ownership, and key points for real estate transactions. A time for Q & A will follow the presentation.
Register through Eventbrite: Adult Programming.
May 12 • Monday
Monday Matinee Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
1:00 – 3:00 PM Join us in the meeting room to watch a newer release movie in comfy seating with light refreshments. In this beautiful and uplifting film which takes place in 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one. She embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook -- but the very future of the House of Dior. Registration is not required.
May 15 • Thursday
Pokemon Club
4:00 – 5:00 PM Drop-in to Trade, Battle, talk Pokémon, and do some fun activities with your friends or meet some new Pokemon enthusiasts! Each child must bring their own Pokemon cards. Registration is not required.
For Ages 6 – 12.